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Carl The Christmas Carp

Ian Krykorka (author) Vladyana Krykorka (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551437996

Every year, Radim's family has a delicious carp for Christmas dinner, selected from the huge wooden barrels that line the streets of Prague in December. But this year, when Radim sits by the bathtub feeding breadcrumbs to the fish that his father has chosen, he sees more than a delectable meal. In Carl the Christmas Carp, Ian Krykorka writes a story drawn from his mother's childhood and from life in present day Prague as well. In the vibrant illustrations, Vladyana Krykorka lovingly recreates the city of her birth and her youth, down to the last glorious detail.

Passover Family

Monique Polak (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818538

Teach babies and toddlers about this important Jewish festival by exploring what happens during the Passover seder with this delightful photographic board book. This primer features family and friends coming together to share a meal, tell stories and sing songs, and encourages little ones to participate in this special time. Children of all faiths will enjoy the bright photos and primary text that focuses on bringing family together to celebrate and observe a holiday tradition.

Holi Colors

Rina Singh (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818507

Experience Holi with every color of the rainbow! This Hindu celebration known as the festival of colors and the festival of love signifies the end of winter, the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. A time to laugh, play, visit friends and get messy! Little ones will love exploring the colors of Holi through the vibrant photographs and Singh's playful rhymes in this brilliant concept book. By the author of Diwali (Orca Origins), which has been called "an exceptionally valuable resource" by Kirkus Reviews and "a standout volume" by School Library Journal.

Dragons Race in the Water and Other Real Chinese Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374991

China! Natasha Yim tells of her experiences of watching dragon races in Hong Kong. Discover the art of a handwriting technique called calligraphy. How is silk made? Discover the women who make silk by hand in Hotan, China. Learn how people in China honor their loved ones who have gone before them. Stories by Natasha Yim, Linda Petrucelli, Gary Hoff, Josanne LaValley, and Christine Liu Perkins.

Puppy's Scary Halloween and Other Spooky Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374946

Halloween! A pirate, skeleton, and witch are coming towards Puppy's house. What can Puppy do? When space monkeys invade on Halloween, the townspeople soon discover the monkeys' love for doughnuts. Toby realizes that the only way to get them to leave is to give them Chuck's famous doughnut recipe. David and his family prepare for Halloween, Fox's costume dilemma is resolved, and a new neighbor provides unusual Halloween treats. Stories by Lois J. Szymanski, Peter McCleery, Highlights for Children, Barbara Owen, and Glenn G. Coats.

The Cake Master and Other Birthday Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374922

Happy birthday! Evan's dad is a cake master, so Evan decides he wants to impress his dad with a cake of his own. Will his dad be able to help turn around his "disasterpiece"? Mr. Sippey bakes one of his famous birthday cakes only to find it has gone missing! Where could it be? Matthew is tasked with figuring out a birthday riddle. Eli's birthday is on April Fool's day and he hopes he won't get fooled again this year. Stories by Carolyn Fay, Jane L. Daubitz, Lana Renetzky, and Kate Wilson.

Tex and Indi: Creative Holiday Crafts

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374434

Holiday crafts! Tex, Indi, and Charlie help decorate for Christmas. Arizona, Tex, and Indi play with Halloween costumes. Arizona helps her little siblings make Thanksgiving treats. Tex and Indi, host a magic show. For Valentine's day Tex and Indi make something special for Gran and Poppy. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

Tex and Indi: Celebrate the Holidays

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374427

Holiday Season! On thanksgiving Indi makes everyone presents. Tex and Indi make stuffing with Dad. During Christmas, Tex and Indi make cookies. A Valentine's Day mishap leaves Indi in a tough spot. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

Ask Arizona: Special Holidays

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374298

Celebrating Holidays! Arizona learns the best gifts are those made from the heart. Arizona and Ollie create New Years resolutions. Arizona and her family find a way to thank their grocery store's customers at Thanksgiving. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

Mariana Gives Thanks and Other Grateful Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374151

Giving Thanks! Join Mariana, various children and Spot in deciding what they are thankful for. Enjoy poems featuring what food animals are grateful to eat. Explore a traditional Thanksgiving feast with a fun light story about a girl who wants to have an authentic Pilgrim meal. Stories by Highlights for Children, Leslie Kimmelman, Laura Goering, Marianne Mitchell, and Marileta Robinson.

Lantern Festival

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964879

In Lantern Festival, early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of the Lantern Festival, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the Lantern Festival online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lantern Festival also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Holi

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964862

In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Holi, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Holi online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Holi also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

St. Patrick's Day

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964893

In St. Patrick's Day, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of St. Patrick's Day, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about St. Patrick's Day online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. St. Patrick's Day also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Mardi Gras

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964886

In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Mardi Gras, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Mardi Gras online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mardi Gras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Day of the Dead

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964855

In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Day of the Dead, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Day of the Dead online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Day of the Dead also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index

New Year Celebrations in Different Places

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119667

Did you know that New Year celebrations can be traced back more than 4,000 years ago? Dynamic photographs and well-crafted text introduce readers to New Year celebrations including Songkran, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Diwali.

¿Qué puedo hacer?

 Carolyn Kisloski (author) Srimalie Bassani (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641561402

Usar formas es divertido. Puedo hacer un muñeco de nieve redondo usando círculos, un árbol de Navidad puntiagudo usando triángulos y regalos usando cuadrados. ¡Mira mi tarjeta de Navidad!

Un año de diversión

Carl Nino (author) Chiara Fiorentino (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641561143

El año tiene distintas estaciones. ¡Descubre qué fiestas se llevan a cabo en cada estación y cómo las celebramos! ¿Cuál es tu favorita?

La linterna de calabaza perfecta

Victoria Abbott (author) Marcin Piwowarski (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641561334

Hacer una linterna de calabaza perfecta es difícil si nunca has hecho una. Puede requerir mucha imaginación y trabajo. Pero mamá está allí para ayudar y, al final, ¡todo sale perfecto!

¿Dónde está Papá Noel?

Robin Wells (author) Srimalie Bassani (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641561341

Es Nochebuena. Jack y Jill están muy emocionados porque vendrá Papá Noel. Hacen dulces para él y para Rodolfo. ¡Espera! ¿Qué es ese ruido? ¿Podría ser Papá Noel? ¿Es él? Adivina qué trae.

Where is Santa?

Robin Wells (author) Srimalie Bassani (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683428237

It’s Christmas Eve. Jack and Jill wait for Santa. They can hear a noise. Is it Santa? Where is Santa? Paired to the nonfiction title What is a Holiday?.

The Perfect Jack-O'-Lantern

Victoria Abbott (author) Marcin Piwowarski (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683428473

How do you make the perfect jack-o-lantern? With the right pumpkin and some help from your mom, that’s how. Paired to the nonfiction title Holiday Symbols.

We Can Reuse It!

Craig Marks (author) Brett Curzon (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683428350

Raina is helping clean the house. She finds new ways to reuse old things. Find out how you can make pretty presents for your parents. Paired to the nonfiction title Where Does It Come From.

A Year of Fun

Carl Nino (author) Chiara Fiorentino (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683428114

There are so many holidays in the year. Look at all the different holidays the children celebrate. Which one is your favorite? Paired to the nonfiction title The First Thanksgiving.

Trick or Treat

Robin Wells (author) Isabella Grott (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683428213

Knock, knock. Trick or treat! It’s Halloween. Come see all the different monsters and creatures looking for candy. Paired to the nonfiction title Celebrations Around the World.